Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi with first trilateral negotiations since February

Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi with the first trilateral negotiations since February, as US officials report Moscow and Kyiv are privately showing "a little bit of flexibility" on postwar control of eastern regions. The talks involve senior officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the US, with Jared Kushner part of the American delegation. Key disagreements remain over Donetsk, where Russia demands Ukraine relinquish held territory while Kyiv wants to freeze the contact line. US officials say territorial issues cannot be solved without establishing a postwar "security architecture." The proposed framework includes security consultations, crisis hotlines, and reciprocal de-escalation measures, with possible reactivation of the Nato-Russia Council. European leaders, excluded from talks, are pushing for inclusion, with Ukraine supporting their involvement. Previous Geneva talks in February ended without breakthrough, and many Ukrainians remain skeptical of a fair peace under Trump's approach.